WHAT IS HAPPENING IN MANAWATU

•  While in Palmerston North, visit the Victoria Esplanade (located less than 5 minutes drive from our motel). The Esplanade is 19 hectares which runs along the Manawatu River and is a striking city gateway offering a wealth of recreation and leisure pursuits.  The Esplanade offers native plants, beautiful gardens and rose gardens.  It is home to the city's most extensive childrens playground, which includes a paddling pool.  You may also like to take a ride on the miniature railway train.  You can also check out the Esplanade's bird aviary and duck pond. You may like to try one of the Esplanade's walking tracks - either through native bush or along the river.

• New Zealand Rugby Museum - This has the most comprehensive collection of Rugby mementos anywhere, covering the years since the commencement of the national game in 1870 right up to the present day.